Galyat Development Authority (GDA) heavy machinery Saturday has started work for the rehabilitation of roads in Galyat while Commissioner Hazara division, Deputy Commissioner and Director General GDA are also present to monitor the rescue operation and snow clearing in Galyat.
GDA spokesperson said this in a press statement. He further said that the roads of Galyat would be restored for traffic soon, all tourists are safe and we are providing facilities to the tourists and locals as well. Director-General DGA said that fortunately no casualties were reported due to the best arrangements during the heavy snowfall.
Deputy Commissioner Abbottabad Capt. (R) Nadeem Nasir told to media that more than 7,000 tourist vehicles that were trapped in landslides and snow were rescued. He further said that GDA machinery has started clearance of landslide and snow from the roads.
District administration also requested to avoid traveling towards Galyat till the road is restored. According to the traffic police from Bagnutar to Barian due to heavy snowfall, landslides and tree felling in some areas main Murree Road and other connecting roads are facing blockage. Rescue operation is also underway, the road should be cleared soon, don’t go to the streets until local authorities and GDA grant permission to the tourists. The traffic police also directed the tourists to contact helpline 1915 and Traffic Police Abbottabad No. 09929310042 in case of any emergency.
